FRATernizing

To be or not to be apart of a fraternity/sorority is a question that almost every college student asks themselves.

Fraternities/Sororities are basically social organizations that college students with the same interests join for the purpose of forming a brotherhood/sisterhood. Most fraternities and sororities are Greek letter organizations. This means that the names of the fraternity/sorority usually consist of two or three Greek letters. For an example, the first ever Greek fraternity was Phi Betta Kappa, which is now an honor society for students who prevail in academic excellence.

Fraternities/Sororities can be beneficial during your college career, and after. These organizations are a great way for students to meet other college students. As a matter fact, fraternities/sororities are often seen as great networking systems. It can be very for beneficial for those looking to get ahead in their career. Some may look at fraternities/sororities as nothing but a group of students who only party, but what these people fail to realize is that most organizations offer a great deal of community service, in fact it's a requirement.

The decision to join or not can be difficult. There are many things to consider when entering a fraternity/sorority. Students should definitely do their research about the organization of their interest. To find out more about a fraternity/sorority, students can go to the specific website of the organization they are interested in, or look out for interest meetings on campus.